320 East 86th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 5-story, 27-unit building at 320 East 86th Street in the Upper East Side, owned by Gioia Ambrette, has experienced several notable issues since 2021, with the most recent incidents involving food safety concerns. In mid-2025, there was a food poisoning complaint that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) deemed isolated, while earlier in 2024, two separate food establishment complaints regarding pet/animal issues were filed.

The building has a documented history of pest management challenges, particularly with rodent control, evidenced by multiple bait applications and inspections throughout 2023-2024, though recent inspections have passed. Water-related issues were reported in early 2021, including slow leaks and mold concerns, which were investigated by the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) without resulting violations. The building has undergone several inspections and faced various complaints over the years, including a vaccine mandate non-compliance incident in 2021 and multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints regarding construction, elevator service, and COVID-19 compliance in 2020-2021, though no violations were warranted upon inspection.

A Class 2 violation for damaged elevator counterweight roller wheels was issued in 2021 but was resolved. Importantly, the building has maintained a consistent record of being bedbug-free from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations in any dwelling units over the past five reporting periods. While the building has faced various challenges typical of an older structure, many issues have been addressed promptly through inspections and remediation efforts, and recent records show improved inspection outcomes for critical systems like elevators and pest control.